Vlucht naar Egypte by Anonymous

Vlucht naar Egypte 1695 - 1729

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pencil drawing

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old-timey

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19th century

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pencil work

This anonymous etching from the 17th century, titled *Vlucht naar Egypte* (Flight into Egypt), depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. The image shows Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus traveling by donkey under a palm tree. This black and white print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a classic example of a religious artwork popular during the Baroque era, offering a visual narrative for viewers to engage with a familiar religious story.

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